William Brame
@landguardbirder.bsky.social
Birder first but anything natural living or long gone (fossils), living in Felixstowe South East Suffolk, England
A bit of variety at Landguard today including the Pallas's Warbler 2 Purple Sandpipers 2 Firecrests 1 Short eared Owl and a late Wheatear bit very little noted over the sea
November 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A bit of variety at Landguard today including the Pallas's Warbler 2 Purple Sandpipers 2 Firecrests 1 Short eared Owl and a late Wheatear bit very little noted over the sea
On the Butts at Landguard this afternoon 2 regular Clouded Yellows and 1 Small Copper both my latest ever also the Pallas's Warbler was still present in the Observatory Compound
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On the Butts at Landguard this afternoon 2 regular Clouded Yellows and 1 Small Copper both my latest ever also the Pallas's Warbler was still present in the Observatory Compound
At Landguard this morning and if it wasn't for the lingering Pallas's Warbler and Barred Warbler you could be forgiven for thinking that autumn migration was over but during a couple of brief sunny spells 2 Clouded Yellows, one Helice and a single Small Copper brightened things up somewhat
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
At Landguard this morning and if it wasn't for the lingering Pallas's Warbler and Barred Warbler you could be forgiven for thinking that autumn migration was over but during a couple of brief sunny spells 2 Clouded Yellows, one Helice and a single Small Copper brightened things up somewhat
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I completed the Swainson's and Grey-cheeked Thrush illustration over the weekend. It was really enjoyable to work on these 2 subtle American vagrants that I was lucky to see earlier this Autumn close to home. #donegalbirding
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
At Landguard today a good November morning for butterflies with 2 Common Blue Suffolks latest, 1 Small Copper, 1 Small White, 3 Red Admiral and 3 Clouded Yellows and anuver pic of the Barred Warbler
November 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
At Landguard today a good November morning for butterflies with 2 Common Blue Suffolks latest, 1 Small Copper, 1 Small White, 3 Red Admiral and 3 Clouded Yellows and anuver pic of the Barred Warbler
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The lovely first-winter Isabelline Shrike at North Warren, Suffolk, this afternoon. A lovely sandy-coloured shrike which performed well in the brambles at the edge of the marsh.
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The lovely first-winter Isabelline Shrike at North Warren, Suffolk, this afternoon. A lovely sandy-coloured shrike which performed well in the brambles at the edge of the marsh.
Landguard this morning a Barred Warbler found by Paul Holmes
November 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Landguard this morning a Barred Warbler found by Paul Holmes
A great November day for butterflies at Landguard with 2 Clouded Yellows, 3 Common Blue Suffolks latest found by @david-walsh.bsky.social, 2 Small White and 4 Small Copper
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A great November day for butterflies at Landguard with 2 Clouded Yellows, 3 Common Blue Suffolks latest found by @david-walsh.bsky.social, 2 Small White and 4 Small Copper
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If Carlsberg did weather charts 😆
If storms over Western Sahara on Thursday reach S. England on Friday (as the current models are showing)... Put it this way, I've never seen anything like it in 20 years of trying to decipher these charts. I really hope the computer has got this one right #teammoth
If storms over Western Sahara on Thursday reach S. England on Friday (as the current models are showing)... Put it this way, I've never seen anything like it in 20 years of trying to decipher these charts. I really hope the computer has got this one right #teammoth
November 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
If Carlsberg did weather charts 😆
If storms over Western Sahara on Thursday reach S. England on Friday (as the current models are showing)... Put it this way, I've never seen anything like it in 20 years of trying to decipher these charts. I really hope the computer has got this one right #teammoth
If storms over Western Sahara on Thursday reach S. England on Friday (as the current models are showing)... Put it this way, I've never seen anything like it in 20 years of trying to decipher these charts. I really hope the computer has got this one right #teammoth
At Landguard this morning a Merlin and a Ringtail Hen Harrier south
November 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
At Landguard this morning a Merlin and a Ringtail Hen Harrier south
Can't beat the continuing influx of Black faced Buntings but Landguard's Pallas's Warbler is still here today
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Can't beat the continuing influx of Black faced Buntings but Landguard's Pallas's Warbler is still here today
A second Pallas's Warbler for the autumn at Landguard bird Observatory this morning along with a few Goldcrests and a Firecrest plus some Redwing and Song Thrushes had arrived overnight
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A second Pallas's Warbler for the autumn at Landguard bird Observatory this morning along with a few Goldcrests and a Firecrest plus some Redwing and Song Thrushes had arrived overnight
A brief 20 minutes around the Landguard butts area in the sunny spell at lunchtime I managed to see 1 Clouded Yellow, my latest and 4 Small Coppers
November 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A brief 20 minutes around the Landguard butts area in the sunny spell at lunchtime I managed to see 1 Clouded Yellow, my latest and 4 Small Coppers
Yesterday at Landguard a few butterflies were on the wing including 3 Clouded Yellows 3 Small White 4 Small Copper 4 Red Admiral 1 Peacock but only a single Red Admiral seen today also in the Grove Felixstowe 6 Common Darters and 3 Firecrests along with 2 gleaning Jays
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Yesterday at Landguard a few butterflies were on the wing including 3 Clouded Yellows 3 Small White 4 Small Copper 4 Red Admiral 1 Peacock but only a single Red Admiral seen today also in the Grove Felixstowe 6 Common Darters and 3 Firecrests along with 2 gleaning Jays
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From Sunday night (2/11) it may turn VERY interesting. Some of the charts for Tuesday - Thursday (4-6/11) in particular are mouth-watering, with the airstream tracking deep into Africa.
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
October 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
From Sunday night (2/11) it may turn VERY interesting. Some of the charts for Tuesday - Thursday (4-6/11) in particular are mouth-watering, with the airstream tracking deep into Africa.
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
As the sun was out in Felixstowe, Butterflies seemed a good choice either side of lunchtime for a walk to the butts area Landguard which produced 3 Clouded Yellows 5 Small Copper 1 Small White and a Red Admiral
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
As the sun was out in Felixstowe, Butterflies seemed a good choice either side of lunchtime for a walk to the butts area Landguard which produced 3 Clouded Yellows 5 Small Copper 1 Small White and a Red Admiral
After yesterday's Shrike at Hollesley back at Landguard today with a Short-eared Owl, Grey Heron, Ring-necked Parakeet, Marsh Harrier, Brambling, plus singles of Swallow and House Martin putting in appearances
October 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
After yesterday's Shrike at Hollesley back at Landguard today with a Short-eared Owl, Grey Heron, Ring-necked Parakeet, Marsh Harrier, Brambling, plus singles of Swallow and House Martin putting in appearances
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3 Northern Long-tailed Tits showing well on Yell today. Got a feeling there may be a few decent photos of these birds appearing, as they're very accommodating! 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland #RareBirdsUK #Birdguides
October 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
3 Northern Long-tailed Tits showing well on Yell today. Got a feeling there may be a few decent photos of these birds appearing, as they're very accommodating! 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland #RareBirdsUK #Birdguides
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Fascinating Swedish study proving that threatened butterflies can still disperse surprisingly long distances eg Marsh Fritillary >8km and more than 10% of Large Blues travelled at least 1km resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... 🌍
October 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Fascinating Swedish study proving that threatened butterflies can still disperse surprisingly long distances eg Marsh Fritillary >8km and more than 10% of Large Blues travelled at least 1km resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... 🌍
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A few more pics of Brown Shrike at Upper Hollesley Common yesterday.
October 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A few more pics of Brown Shrike at Upper Hollesley Common yesterday.
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Northern Chequered Skipper (C silvicola, geelbont dikkopje): Vulnerable (A2b) in EU (www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...) because of population declines on European Butterfly Monitoring transects in eBMS (www.butterfly-monitoring.net).
October 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Northern Chequered Skipper (C silvicola, geelbont dikkopje): Vulnerable (A2b) in EU (www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...) because of population declines on European Butterfly Monitoring transects in eBMS (www.butterfly-monitoring.net).
Went for my 3rd Suffolk County tick of the Year at Hollesley Common well done the finder of this 1Cy Brown Shrike
October 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Went for my 3rd Suffolk County tick of the Year at Hollesley Common well done the finder of this 1Cy Brown Shrike
At Landguard this morning a singing Woodlark many Tits roaming around plenty of Chiffchaffs and single Coal Tit as well as a few Goldcrests in the moth traps a Tree damsel bug
October 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
At Landguard this morning a singing Woodlark many Tits roaming around plenty of Chiffchaffs and single Coal Tit as well as a few Goldcrests in the moth traps a Tree damsel bug
2 hours of sun at Landguard this afternoon around the Butts area I counted 19 Clouded Yellows (2 Helice) 23 Small White 1 Large White 3 Small Copper 5 Red Admiral 5 Common Blue but no Pale Clouded Yellow also 2 Clouded Yellows were in the moat at Landguard Fort plus 1 Red Admiral and 1 Common Blue
October 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
2 hours of sun at Landguard this afternoon around the Butts area I counted 19 Clouded Yellows (2 Helice) 23 Small White 1 Large White 3 Small Copper 5 Red Admiral 5 Common Blue but no Pale Clouded Yellow also 2 Clouded Yellows were in the moat at Landguard Fort plus 1 Red Admiral and 1 Common Blue
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.